OT: Official 2021 Tompa Bay Gronkaneers Thread

[amfootball]

No, only if the Rams drop a game.

Thanks. They got Ravens and Niners left. Could happen.

 

[Guts]

Thanks. They got Ravens and Niners left. Could happen.

Two teams who will be fighting for their playoff lives

 

[VectorPrime]

Two teams who will be fighting for their playoff lives

Ravens will be but depending on how the wildcard logjam in the NFC goes next week it is possible that the 49ers will be locked into their seed no matter what which means they have nothing to play for in week 18.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Just saying…could you imagine the *********** for McDaniels and Belichick if the Patriots had followed up a shutout loss with 32 points, still missing two star receivers and running back, with a practice squad\developmental receiver and former bust running back leading the way? You’d never hear the end of it. Carolina’s defense is legitimate. Why does Leftwich deserve less credit than McDaniels? That gameplan was every bit as “genius.”

 

[Guts]

Just saying…could you imagine the *********** for McDaniels and Belichick if the Patriots had followed up a shutout loss with 32 points, still missing two star receivers and running back, with a practice squad\developmental receiver and former bust running back leading the way? You’d never hear the end of it. Carolina’s defense is legitimate. Why does Leftwich deserve less credit than McDaniels? That gameplan was every bit as “genius.”

And your security blanket Gronk in a slump

 

[VectorPrime]

Running the scenarios I don’t think there is any advantage to being the 3 seed vs the 4 seed. This would occur in the event of a Dallas loss. As the 3 seed Bucs will most likely host the 49ers while as the 4 seed they’ll host the Cardinals. Cards are a far weaker opponent IMO. And then in the divisional round as a 3 seed they’ll have to go into LA unless there’s a huge upset against the Rams first. As the 4 seed it’ll be in Green Bay. So the question there is which matchup do you prefer? I think Green Bay.

The 2 seed is indisputably better though. First round is against a team like the Eagles and you then you host the Cowboys or the Rams unless again there are some crazy upsets there. And then there’s a real chance the Packers choke against the good team you didn’t face and suddenly Bucs are hosting the NFCCG.

 

[amfootball]

Just saying…could you imagine the *********** for McDaniels and Belichick if the Patriots had followed up a shutout loss with 32 points, still missing two star receivers and running back, with a practice squad\developmental receiver and former bust running back leading the way? You’d never hear the end of it. Carolina’s defense is legitimate. Why does Leftwich deserve less credit than McDaniels? That gameplan was every bit as “genius.”

LOL. No kidding. What Tampa did yesterday from a game plan perspective was brilliant, dare I say genius level or is that too Belichickian and therefore sacrilegious? Don't forget that AB had not played in two and a half months and was the main focus on the offense. Some of that is Brady of course but the play calls/game plan were next level. Makes me feel a lot better about this team from a coaching standpoint heading into the post-season.

Also, don't forget the D. No TDs scored against them in the last 2 games. I know the offenses were anemic BUT defense is all about emotion and energy and belief and right now the Bucs have that along with all that talent in the front 7 and finally a healthy secondary.

 

[amfootball]

So if Dallas, Rams and Tampa all finish with the same record, is Tampa the 4?

 

[Guts]

So if Dallas, Rams and Tampa all finish with the same record, is Tampa the 4?

Yes based on conference record

Wouldn't be the end of the world though

Arizona doesn't scare anybody and if they have to play Greenbay they matchup well vs them

 

[amfootball]

Yes based on conference record

Wouldn't be the end of the world though

Arizona doesn't scare anybody and if they have to play Greenbay they matchup well vs them

I agree. Pretty amazing if every single division winner in the NFC finishes with either 13 wins or 14 (GB).

 

[bigballas]

Rams aren’t gonna lose a game. The bodybag Ravens and a 49ers that might not have anything to play for are what they have remaining

Ravens will be but depending on how the wildcard logjam in the NFC goes next week it is possible that the 49ers will be locked into their seed no matter what which means they have nothing to play for in week 18.

depending on how next week playouts, 49ers could be out of the playoffs..

 

[Haterproof]

Yes based on conference record

Wouldn't be the end of the world though

Arizona doesn't scare anybody and if they have to play Greenbay they matchup well vs them

What happens if both the Rams and Cardinals finishes with the same record? Who wins the NFC West?

 

[VectorPrime]

What happens if both the Rams and Cardinals finishes with the same record? Who wins the NFC West?

The Cardinals as long as they beat Seattle in week 18.

Basically the perfect scenario for the Bucs next week is if the Rams lose in Baltimore which is possible AND the Cardinals win in Dallas which is likely tougher. That puts the Bucs in the 2 seed AND the Rams back in the 5 seed.

 

[Tottie]

The Cardinals as long as they beat Seattle in week 18.

Basically the perfect scenario for the Bucs next week is if the Rams lose in Baltimore which is possible AND the Cardinals win in Dallas which is likely tougher. That puts the Bucs in the 2 seed AND the Rams back in the 5 seed.

This is very possible. Good find.

 

[Tottie]

The bucs pissed away #1 seed this year.

 

[amfootball]

The bucs pissed away #1 seed this year.

They have 4 losses. They were never going to win 17 games especially with all the injuries.

 

[Guts]

They have 4 losses. They were never going to win 17 games especially with all the injuries.

He has a point though that Washington and Saints shutout they had no business losing those two games

 

[amfootball]

He has a point though that Washington and Saints shutout they had no business losing those two games

I guess but every team has had games like that. really difficult to win every week and play A game every week. The saints blew out Gb too.

 

[Haterproof]

I guess but every team has had games like that. really difficult to win every week and play A game every week. The saints blew out Gb too.

I know it was early in the season but I totally forgot how the Saints straight demolished the Packers

 

[Tottie]

I guess but every team has had games like that. really difficult to win every week and play A game every week. The saints blew out Gb too.

It's true but to have 3 is not great. They should of beaten the Saints once at the least.